Send notes to the Connection at south@connectionnewspapers.com or call 703-778-9416. Deadline is Friday. Dated announcements should be submitted at least two weeks prior to the event.
<b>Friday/April 23
</b>The Fairfax County Volunteer Service Awards. 8 p.m. at Fairview Park Marriott, 3111 Fairview Park Drive, Falls Church. Volunteer Fairfax and more than 500 community members will honor 176 volunteer individuals and organizations. $35 for individuals or nonprofits, $50 for corporate guests. Tickets available at www.volunteerfairfax.org. Contact Samantha Watson at swatson@volunteerfairfax.org or 703-246-3826.
<b>Saturday/May 1
</b>Second Annual Technology Summit. The Fairfax County Department of Community and Recreation Services’ Community Centers Division is hosting the Second Annual Technology Summit from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at James Lee Community Center, 2855-A Annandale Road, Falls Church. Free. To reserve abooth, contact Robert O’Quinn at Robert.O'Quinn@fairfaxcounty.gov or 703-324-5588, TTY. Deadline for reserving booths is April 16. Fairfax residents of all ages are invited to this fun event.
Clifton's Fifth Annual Community Yard Sale. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Weaver House, Clifton. Proceeds benefit the Clifton Town Park Committee. 703- 815-0992 or rtrishr@gmail.com
<b>Wednesday/May 5
</b>Public Information Meeting For Banks Property Master Plan. 7 p.m. in the cafeteria at Lane Elementary School, 7137 Beulah St., Alexandria. Banks Park is a 10-acre site at 7400 Old Telegraph Road in Alexandria, adjacent to the Kingstowne community. While the park is owned by the Fairfax County Park Authority, it is not currently open to the public under the conditions of the life estate granted to the seller, Olander Banks. Therefore, this site remains a private residence with open lawn area and mature canopy trees. There is a channelized stream that divides the property. www.fairfaxcounty.gov/parks/plandev/banks.htm or 703-324-8662.
Four-Week Bereavement Support Group. 5 p.m. at Haven of Northern Virginia, 4606 Ravensworth Road in Annandale. Free. Registration required at 703-941-7000 or www.havenofnova.org.